Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cairo
Cairo- Start point
- Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Airport)
Optional Activities
- Backstreets of Cairo tour (departs 10am)
- Day trip to Alexandria
- Day 2
Pyramids of Giza - Saqqara
Pyramids of Giza - Saqqara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza
- Guided tour of the Sphinx
- Guided exploration of Saqqara necropolis
- Visit to government-supervised Papyrus Museum
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Saqqara Zoser's Step Pyramid - Day 3
Cairo - Grand Egyptian Museum - National Museum - Khan-el-Khalili
Cairo - Grand Egyptian Museum - National Museum - Khan-el-Khalili- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Koshari at a local eatery)
Included Activities
- Tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Exploration of Royal Mummies' Hall
- Wandering through Khan-el-Khalili bazaar
- Traditional Koshari lunch at a local eatery
Landmarks Grand Egyptian Museum National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar - Day 4
Cairo to El-Fayoum - Wadi El Rayan - Wadi al Hitan
Cairo to El-Fayoum - Wadi El Rayan - Wadi al Hitan- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Wadi Hitan Protected Area (Valley of the Whales)
- Stop at Mudawara Mountain for panoramic views
- Visit to Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls
- Visit to Bedouin desert camp
- BBQ lunch in the desert
Landmarks Wadi Hitan (Valley of the Whales) Wadi El Rayan Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls - Day 5
El-Fayoum - Magic Lake - Wadi El Rayan Lake
El-Fayoum - Magic Lake - Wadi El Rayan Lake- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Magic Lake
- 4x4 dune drive
- Sandboarding
- Visit to Wadi El Rayan Lake
- Camel ride or horseback ride along the lake
Landmarks Magic Lake Wadi El Rayan Lake - Day 6
Cairo to Aswan
Cairo to Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Aswan markets
- Experience of perfume world in Aswan
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Abu Simbel Temple (approximately four hours travel each way, overnight stay at Abu Simbel)
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temple - Day 7
Aswan - Philae Temple - High Dam - Elephantine Island
Aswan - Philae Temple - High Dam - Elephantine Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Philae Temple
- Guided tour of High Dam
- Nile River cruise (choice of traditional felucca or motorboat)
- Visit to Elephantine Island
Landmarks Philae Temple High Dam (Aswan High Dam) Elephantine Island - Day 8
Kom Ombo - Edfu Temples
Kom Ombo - Edfu Temples- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Temple of Kom Ombo
- Guided tour of Temple of Horus in Edfu
Landmarks Temple of Kom Ombo Temple of Horus (Edfu) - Day 9
Luxor - Karnak Temple - Luxor Temple
Luxor - Karnak Temple - Luxor Temple- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Temple of Karnak
- Guided tour of Luxor Temple
Landmarks Temple of Karnak Luxor Temple - Day 10
Luxor West Bank - Valley of the Kings - Hurghada
Luxor West Bank - Valley of the Kings - Hurghada- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valley of the Kings
- Guided tour of Temple of Deir El Bahari
- Visit to Colossi of Memnon
- Guided tour of Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot air balloon ride over Luxor (45 minutes, includes sunrise views of Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Nile River)
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Deir El Bahari Colossi of Memnon Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut - Days 11 - 13
Hurghada
Hurghada- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkeling (bookable locally)
Landmarks Giftun Island Mons Porphyritis Port Safarga - Day 14
Hurghada to Cairo
Hurghada to Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Cairo
Cairo- End point
- Cairo, Egypt (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
